AWESOME IDEAS FOR A FUN AND SOBER NEW YEAR’S EVE

New Year’s Eve celebrates the end of this year, beginning of the next and the hope and promise that the new year brings.  Many a NYE celebrations are focused around heavy drinking and drugging.  If you are sober or concerned you may be an alcoholic or addict and need to be in a safe place, here are some ideas for staying safe and sober while ringing in the new year.

Take control of the situation:  Host an activity or theme party.  Let guests know the event is alcohol and drug free.  By having a theme or activity  party, drinking and/or drugs will  not be the event’s focus.  Guests will then be able to focus on fun, interaction and having a good time. 

• Throw an annual NYE dance party:  On the invitation  make every guest a guest DJ by asking them to bring specific music to the party.  Example: Top 10 songs you listened to in high school; another guest could be assigned favorite Motown jams; another guest could be asked to make a shuffle of 10 one hit wonders; you get the idea!
• Board game tournaments:  Assign guests as opponents and on teams so that players have the opportunity to mix with new people; play old school board games tournament style; offer trophies and prizes.  Intense competition, unbound enthusiasm and new friendships will abound!
• Movie Marathon: Pick movies that are inspirational, motivational and funny! Positive and uplifting movies to set the tone for the new year.  Also, make amazing popcorn and use tons of butter!

​Maybe you are still battling alcohol and/or drug addiction and don’t even want to celebrate. Do you isolate in shame so that you can use without the judgment of others?  Most battling addiction behave this way before seeking treatment.  Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?  Learn more about treatment options at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center call 888.802.7472 or 810.392.2167. Residential Admissions: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.